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Buying land to build on later: what you need to know

Posted on November 21, 2024

You’ve seen the perfect piece of land but you’... Read more >

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Property market climbs towards new peak

Posted on September 14, 2023

The property market has thumbed its nose at higher interest rates, with values rising almost 5% since March. Here’s why national housing prices are....

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Low deposit first home buyers now have $82,000 in equity

Posted on August 31, 2023

First home buyers who bought into the market using the federal government’s 5% deposit scheme have racked up $82,000 in home equity on average, new....

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Mortgage serviceability: how to jump through the hoops

Posted on June 15, 2023

Mortgage serviceability can feel like a frustrating hurdle to clear. But it’s an important safeguard against borrowing too much, particularly in....

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RBA attempts to beat back inflation with another rate hike, up to 4.10%

Posted on June 06, 2023

Drumroll … The RBA has hiked the official cash rate for the 12th time since April 2022, increasing it to 4.10%. How much will this increase your....

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Is the property market starting to rebound?

Posted on May 25, 2023

Navigating the Australian property market over the past year has felt like standing on shifting sands. But is the market starting to regain....

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Property valuation: what you need to know when buying a home

Posted on May 18, 2023

When buying property, it’s good to know the market value. After all, you want to know you’re paying a fair amount. But the property’s value is....

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